Fine Vintage Jewelry

The reason that fine vintage jewelry has become so much in vogue is today's emphasis on the individual. Even when applied to the traditional wedding ring, the uniqueness of antique diamonds and styles is highly regarded. Blending this old-style look with modern fashions creates a striking personal style. The choice to go vintage is a powerful a personal statement. The most postmodern creations by the latest designers can't match the romantic feeling evoked by the old diamond cuts.

Limitless Looks in Fine Vintage Jewelry

While bands and mountings may display open or closed metal work and employ a range of materials, it's the gemstones that truly create the variety in antique styles. Stone shape is the highlight of pendants, rings and earrings, and may include:

• Round vintage European cuts
• Pear, or teardrop, designs
• Baguette, or oblong, accents on bracelets and other jewelry
• Square cushion or Asscher diamonds
• Rose cuts of finer, flatter facets

Other elements of the setting, such as type of metal, filigree or engraving add to the uniqueness of these vintage pieces.

Authentic estate jewelry may be hard to come by or out of the price range of many buyers. The same historic sentiment can be achieved using modern techniques. Designers have met the growing demand for the older styles, and now reproduce them admirably in fine jewelry. Old or new stones may be cut and set in the old patterns. Santa Barbara and Los Angeles buyers can sort through the options at Single Stone. A portion of its collection of fine rings, earrings, pendants and bracelets is also available for viewing online.